Haniwa in the form of a farmer
Place of OriginJapan
Date500-552
PeriodKofun period (250-552)
MaterialsEarthenware
DimensionsH. 23 3/4 in x W. 7 in x D. 5 1/2 in, H. 59.7 cm x W. 17.8 cm x D. 14 cm
Credit LineBequest of Joseph M. Bransten
Object numberB80S2
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
On viewLocationGallery 25
More InformationFrom a small sickle attached to the back of this haniwa, we can assume that the figure represents a farmer. Figural haniwa were made to represent people of various social types, such as dancers and musicians, farmers and falconers, warriors and members of the ruling clans. The maker of this haniwa joined together coils of clay to form the cylindrical base, torso, and head, leaving the figure hollow.
Subject
- farmer
- haniwa
1750-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1750-1800